Chroniques de J. Froissart, tome 08.2/13 : 1370-1377 (Depuis le combat de Pontvallain jusqu'à la Prise d'Ardres et d'Audruicq)

This volume opens a vivid window onto the late‑stage drama of the Hundred Years’ War, covering the years 1370‑1377. Written in the crisp, matter‑of‑fact style of contemporary chroniclers, it records the movements of kings, constables and the countless knights thrust into the shifting alliances of northern France. The text preserves the original spelling and includes marginal notes that compare surviving manuscript variations, inviting listeners to hear the very words medieval scribes once penned.

The narrative begins with the aftermath of the Battle of Pontvallain, where French forces seize the initiative against invading armies. From there, it follows a cascade of raids, confrontations along the Loire and the strategic march toward the coastal towns of Ardres and Audruicq. Along the way, vivid portraits emerge of bold commanders, wary truces, and the relentless push to secure footholds in a war‑torn landscape, offering a richly detailed portrait of a turbulent chapter in European history.